Roses
Get expert advice on growing and caring for roses with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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How to winterize roses – and avoid losing your favorite flowering shrubs to the cold
Discover how to winterize roses to properly protect them from frost and snow
By Holly Reaney Last updated
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Best mulch for roses – 4 natural options for flourishing plants
From bark chippings to homemade compost, these biodegradable mulches will help your roses to thrive
By Holly Crossley Published
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Zooey Deschanel's purple roses are bold, romantic, and show-stopping – a master gardener explains how she keeps them full and vibrant into the fall
The actress's cottage-style garden celebrates an unexpected color with healthy blooms, here's how to keep your roses just as happy
By Sophie Edwards Published
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When and how to prune rambling roses from late summer – for healthy plants and abundant blooms next year
Pruning your rambling roses at the right time will rejuvenate these vigorous flowering plants
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Transform your borders with romantic wild roses – and add natural charm to any garden
Learn how to grow dog roses for a relaxed look that will prove popular with pollinators
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Best roses for hedges – 10 stunning varieties for color, scent, privacy, and security
An expert guide to selecting and growing hedge roses
By Ruth Hayes Last updated
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Are roses drought tolerant? Expert advice for growing roses in dry yards
Our expert tips for growing healthy, flower-filled roses with a limited water supply
By Ruth Hayes Published
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Floribunda roses are a gardener's best friend – 3 expert tips to grow these robust and resilient roses
Learn how to grow floribunda roses this year, for a bounty of colorful and long-flowering plants
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Best climbing roses – 12 romantic varieties to add scent and color to any outside space
Maximize color in your yard by growing vertically, covering exterior walls and garden structures with some of the best climbing rose varieties
By Anne Swithinbank Last updated
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Ina Garten proves that fresh-cut roses are the ultimate table-top accessory – and, with the right tips, they're easy to care for
The Barefoot Contessa's cabbage roses are stunning and just one of many varieties to choose from when it comes to this beloved garden flower
By Hannah Ziegler Published
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How to care for Knock Out roses – 5 key factors for healthy plants and vibrant blooms
Discover a wealth of tips from rose-growing experts for success with Knock Out roses
By Drew Swainston Published
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Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum's yard is a masterclass in elegant patio design – and it doubles as a movie theatre
The outdoor living room was created with family in mind – it features lush California greenery and cozy loungers for easy relaxation and movie-watching
By Sophie Edwards Published
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How to grow ground cover roses – expert advice for abundant low-growing flowers
Ground cover roses are an unusual but easy way to add greenery to the yard
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Can roses grow in the shade? Experts discuss whether this classic flowering plant can tolerate shady situations
While roses prefer sunny spots, some varieties can tolerate a small amount of shade
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Martha Stewart proves that a fresh, blooming flower bouquet is a beautiful piece of home decor in its own right
Martha Stewart's fresh-cut roses are the ultimate spring accessory – experts discuss their eternal appeal
By Hannah Ziegler Published
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How to water roses the right way – and the watering mistakes to avoid that can damage your plants
Professional gardeners reveal the best approach to watering roses to ensure that your prized plants thrive
By Thomas Rutter Published
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When and how to move a rose – expert advice for successfully transplanting roses
Timing and preparation are both of paramount importance when moving roses.
By Thomas Rutter Published
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When is it too late to prune roses? Expert advice from a professional gardener
Timing is crucial when pruning roses, and doing so at the right moment will produce a healthy plant and a profusion of blooms
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Do roses like coffee grounds? We explore how this unusual waste can help your roses bloom
Organic, nutrient-rich, and let’s face it – of an irresistibly, crumbly nature – coffee grounds have a lot in common with the best compost. So why not add them to your rose soil?
By Jill Morgan Published
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How to grow miniature roses – for compact shrubs with a profusion of blooms
While miniature roses might be small in size, they are no less floriferous, with many blooming through summer until fall
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Primroses care and growing guide – expert tips for these delicate rosette bloomers
Flowering from late winter, these early bloomers brighten dark days with their vibrant pops of color
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Best bare-root roses to grow this year – our top five picks
Experts share their favorite rose varieties that are available to grow as bare-root stock, and these showstopper blooms will not disappoint
By Thomas Rutter Published
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When and how to prune Knock Out roses – know the signs that the time is right
Discover the simple pruning steps to follow for glorious and healthy Knock Out roses
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to plant bare-root roses – and fill your backyard with fragrant blooms this summer
Discover how to plant bare-root roses and enjoy beautiful, romantic flowers this year
By Thomas Rutter Published
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When and how to prune drift roses to keep these compact bushes blooming
A little bit of pruning each year can go a long way
By Drew Swainston Published
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Rose care and growing guide – expert tips for beautiful blooms every summer
Discover how to grow roses successfully to ensure your shrubs put on a beautiful show of fragrant flowers
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to grow roses in pots – expert tips to guarantee your container roses flourish
Roses can thrive in pots and give beautiful blooms in small spaces
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to take rose cuttings – tips for propagating roses
This guide to taking rose cuttings will help green thumbed gardeners learn how to propagate new plants from their favorite roses
By Pippa Blenkinsop Last updated
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These techniques for landscaping with roses will show off these flowers to perfection
With their abundant blooms, classic good looks and fragrant perfume, roses are a garden landscaping must-have
By Sarah Wilson Published